Manager, Proposal Development

Premera Blue Cross

. Lead the strategy, processes, content resources, and team responsible for proposal and sales support materials .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $98,100 - $166,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in proposal development and strategic writing, with a strong focus on healthcare. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, improve business processes, and manage proposal content repositories effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal DevelopmentStrategic WritingPeople LeadershipProcess ImprovementHealthcare Experience

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Professional WritingProposal StrategiesPerformance MeasurementData LiteracyContent Management

Soft Skills

CoachingStorytellingInfluencingCollaborationPresentation Development

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsProposal Content DatabaseContent Repository

Industry Keywords

HealthcareRFPRFIBusiness CommunicationsChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, processes, content resources, and team responsible for proposal and sales support materials
Manage proposal development services, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, recognition, and employee development
Develop team capability in proposal development, strategic writing, presentations, consultation, data literacy, and process improvement
Deliver proposal strategies, responses, presentations, and related materials meeting quality, timing, compliance, and brand expectations
Coordinate collaboration with business partners, subject matter experts, sales teams, and leaders on complex opportunities
Analyze operational performance, stakeholder feedback, workload demands, and proposal outcomes to identify and implement improvements
Execute process, workflow, automation, and tool enhancements
Oversee governance, organization, accuracy, lifecycle management, and usability of proposal content repositories and knowledge resources
Influence stakeholders, resolve barriers, establish accountability, and promote effective proposal development practices
Understand and ensure effective operation of assigned internal controls
Oversee assigned third parties’ compliance with contracts, Premera’s Third Party Code of Conduct, and mitigation activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ten years of professional writing experience in marketing, public relations, proposal development, or business communications, including five years in healthcare (Required)
Demonstrated experience leading people and complex, cross-functional teams, including strategic responses to RFPs, RFIs, or comparable business opportunities (Preferred)
Experience improving business processes, leading change, and managing a proposal content database or comparable enterprise content repository (Preferred)
Working knowledge of process improvement, performance measurement, knowledge management, and AI tools
Strong people leadership, coaching, strategic writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation development skills
Ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling content and build trust and influence across organizational levels and functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums
Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and a pension plan vested after 3 years of service
Wellness incentives, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Employee recognition program
On-campus resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement for hybrid employees
Commuter perks
Free convenient on-site parking
Subsidized on-campus cafes
On-site health and wellness activities
Fitness and well-being center with in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling